Facebook enjoys marketing itself as the place where people can be connected with each other better. We share everything going on in our lives on the social media website, from what we eat, to what we believe in, and even every major life event. Facebook itself continually looks for new ways to open the door for more human connection.
Their latest project includes starting a new dating service called Facebook Dating. No, we’re not kidding. If you’re listed as “single” on the site, you most likely got a notification saying, “it’s time to look for love” and offering an invite to Facebook Dating as it was released on Thursday. The new service will allow you to connect with others and reach out to singles in your area or abroad.
“Facebook Dating isn’t about swiping or having to wait for someone like you to get a first chance at reaching out,” the company said in its announcement. “If you are interested in someone, you can comment directly on their profile or tap on the Like button to let them know. If you aren’t interested, you can pass on them.”
How Facebook Dating Works
People who use Facebook dating will be able to find matches with complete strangers or even friends of friends. They won’t match you directly with a friend you already have. That can be a bit awkward, so thankfully Facebook kept that part out of it. But there’s also a secret crush feature that can allow you to add someone as a crush.
If you attend events with others or run in similar circles, Facebook will use their algorithm to pair you with them. There are even several safety features built in. If you go on a date with someone you met on Facebook Dating, you can share the details of your date on the site or even allow a close friend or family member to track your location live through the app.
So far, it’s been released in 20 countries around the world, including North and South America and Asia. Europe won’t see Facebook Dating until around 2020. Facebook assures everyone that there are plenty of safety features built into this new product and they hope it will be a great way for new people to meet and fall in love.
The world is growing more connected all the time. We recently ran an article that discussed how couples are meeting online more than ever, even surpassing the traditional methods of meeting someone new. If you’re single and looking to mingle, then perhaps you can give this new service a try.
